The Antebellum Era: Economy of the Southern States

An Antebellum Era kahoot designed to test your knowledge on the South's economy prior to the Civil War. Based on NSS-USH .5-12.4 ERA4 : EXPANSION AND REFORM (1801-1861)

Why was there little industry in the Southern part of the United States?

The South had as much industry as the North. There was a lack of capital to invest in businesses. Agriculture was incredibly profitable. The market for manufactured goods was small.
Why did the cotton gin increase the already-high demand for slaves?

It did not increase the demand for slaves; it lowered it. They didn't need as many slaves to plant and harvest. They needed more slaves to plant and harvest crops. All of these
True or False: Only about one-third of the nation's railroad lines were located in the South.

True False
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